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Laid Back

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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1 Midnight Rider
2 Queen of Hearts
3 Please Call Home
4 Don't Mess Up a Good Thing
5 These Days
6 Multi-Colored Lady
7 All My Friends
8 Will the Circle Be Unbroken
9 Midnight Rider (Early Mix)
10 Queen of Hearts (Early Mix)
11 Please Call Home (Early Mix)
12 Don't Mess Up a Good Thing (Early Mix)
13 These Days (Early Mix)
14 Multi-Colored Lady (Early Mix)
15 All My Friends (Early Mix)
16 Will the Circle Be Unbroken (Early Mix)

Disc: 2

1 Never Knew How Much (Demo)
2 All My Friends (Demo)
3 Please Call Home (Demo)
4 Queen of Hearts (Demo)
5 God Rest His Soul (Solo Guitar & Vocal Demo)
6 Rollin' Stone (Catfish Blues) (Solo Guitar & Vocal Demo)
7 Will the Circle Be Unbroken (Solo Guitar & Vocal Demo)
8 Multi-Colored Lady (Solo Guitar & Vocal Demo)
9 These Days (Solo Guitar, Piano & Vocal Demo)
10 Shadow Dream Song (Solo Guitar & Vocal Demo)
11 Wasted Words
12 These Days (Alternate Version with Pedal Steel Guitar)
13 Multi-Colored Lady (Rough Mix)
14 These Days (Rough Mix)
15 God Rest His Soul (Rough Mix)
16 Midnight Rider (Rehearsal)
17 Song for Adam / Shadow Dream Song (Solo Guitar & Vocal Demo)
18 Melissa (Live at the Capitol Theatre, 1974)

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Gregg Allman’s masterful debut solo studio album LAID BACK has been expanded to a Deluxe Edition on 2CDs with 34 tracks total, including 26 bonus tracks of previously unreleased or rare tracks, or new mixes. All tracks have been newly remastered from stereo sources or newly mixed and mastered from original analog multi-tracks. Early mixes of all 8 songs from the original album are featured alongside the remastered album on disc 1 with demos, outtakes, alternates and a breathtaking solo acoustic live performance of “Melissa” from the Capitol Theatre on April 13, 1974 are showcased on disc 2. The 2CD Deluxe Edition of LAID BACK is further expanded with unreleased photos and 5,000+ word liner notes by John Lynskey.

Product details

  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.59 x 4.96 x 0.24 inches; 4.66 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Mercury
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2019
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 11, 2019
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Mercury
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07TJKC8B1
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
  • Customer Reviews:
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Stuart Jefferson
5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS A 2019 REVIEW OF THE 2 CD EDITION OF "LAID BACK".
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2019
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As I write this Amazon has once again lumped all reviews for the various editions of this album under the album name.

"Laid Back is my pride and joy". Gregg Allman.

"All these beautiful songs, with influences from Jackson Browne and Neil Young and Bob Dylan and Tim Buckley". Jaimoe.

This new 2 CD version has remastered sound which sounds better than the original vinyl and the earlier CD versions. The sound is a bit cleaner and a bit more open sounding--the original vinyl LP had a somewhat muddy sound. With headphones it's a very nice listening experience--it was too early in the morning to make "noise" when I reviewed this edition.

Chances are if you're reading this you're very familiar with how great the original album was and still is, so saying anything about the songs and arrangements is pretty much a waste of time. This was Allman's first solo album and I still think it's his best overall. Backing away from his main gig with the Allman Brothers Band, this solo album is full of bluesy, soulful songs and arrangements--even the more up tempo tunes are laid back compared to the firepower in the ABB. And recording the album in Macon, Ga. with friends certainly helped stamp these songs with a southern feel. The vocals are simply great--time-worn yet soulful--as is the instrumental backing. With sympathetic musicians like Chuck Leavell on keyboards, Tommy Talton/Scott Boyer/Jimmy Nalls/Buzzy Feiten on guitars, jazzman David Newman-sax, Butch Trucks and Jaimoe from the ABB on percussion, Bill Stewart-drums, and various bass players (including David Brown who was in the band the 31st of February with Scott Boyer and Butch Trucks), and some great background vocalists, this album is authentic bluesy soul from Allman.

CD 1 has the original (remastered) album on tracks 1-8 plus early mixes of the complete album on tracks 9-16. While it's nice to hear the early stuff which is worthwhile hearing, and the tracks shed some light on the finished album, I still think the original album is so strong that it can still easily stand alone. But listening to these early versions is like hearing the album all over again, only with slight differences here and there--and in the end--pretty nice.

CD 2 is full of demos (which include "God Rest His Soul" (both solo and band versions--both beautiful), "Rollin' Stone (Catfish Blues)", and "Shadow Dream Song", which are great additions. Other tunes include "Wasted Words", a nice country-ish alternate of "These Days" (with pedal steel), rough mixes of "These Days" and rehearsals of "Multi-colored Lady", and "Midnight Rider", a demo of "Song For Adam/Shadow Dream Song", and a nicely done live solo version of "Melissa" from '74 dedicated to Allman's brother and Oakley. Some of these tracks make me wish that more music from this period would see release--there has to be more solo Gregg Allman performances in the vaults somewhere.

To my ears this second disc is a good addition to what Allman was doing prior to and around the time of the "Laid Back" sessions--a few highlights (to my ears) follow. "Queen of Hearts" is very spare sounding unlike the issued version we all know. "God Rest His Soul" is a tribute to slain civil rights leader Martin Luther KIng, with a bleak sounding solo guitar and vocal really standing out--but the band version has it's good points. Muddy Waters' "Catfish Blues" is another stark performance with Allman's vocal and guitar accompaniment. "Song For Adam/Shadow Dream Song" is a solo by Allman with guitar and vocal. But then there's "Wasted Words", which is a band recording with Johnny Winter-slide guitar, Buddy Miles-drums, and Berry Oakley-bass which is a fully electric performance with typically fierce picking by Winter. While it sounds a bit out of place with the overall feel of this album, it does point in the direction of what the ABB was doing. And there's other treats here I've not touched on.

The 22 page booklet has unseen/rare period photos plus informative liner notes from Allman Brothers Band historian John Lynskey. There's a track list with info on all the early mixes, demos, outtakes, and alternate tracks, plus rare photos of the core band, portraits of Allman, and a repro of the original album credits page. The covers of the booklet reproduce the original album cover graphics. Taken as a whole this latest edition of the album is well worth adding to any fan's shelf of Gregg Allman/Allman Brothers albums. Plus the price also makes this a good purchase. And if you've never heard this album--buy it--you're in for a treat.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sound quality
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
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The extra tracks are great
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Water Of Love
5.0 out of 5 stars Bonus Tracks
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
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My wife bought this album in the 70's (we still have it) but I bought her this as a gift. We both love the bonus tracks. Great album; the CD with the bonus tracks only makes it better.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023
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Like old times
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Marcus
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
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Excellent quality great album lol
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Kruff
4.0 out of 5 stars Vinyl is a single disk without bonus tracks
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2019
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This has been one of my favorites since it was first released. The description for the vinyl reads:
Vinyl (August 30, 2019)
Number of Discs: 2
Label: Mercury
ASIN: B07RBDRM8F
I was disappointed when I opened it only to find one disc with the original tracks, which I'll still enjoy as always. Guess I'll just have to buy the CD version to get the rest of the tracks.
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John Alapick
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2013
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Gregg Allman's debut album, Laid Back, is a stunner. Just don't go in thinking you're going to hear the long and awesome jams of the Allman Brothers Band. This is a look into Gregg's soulful side. The musicianship throughout is top notch, more steeped in rhythm and blues with plenty of horns and strings and of course, Gregg's organ playing. The title of this album is very appropriate since most of the songs are slower, putting a lot of emphasis on Gregg's voice, which was still an American treasure at the time this was recorded. The big hit is his remake of "Midnight Rider", which would become the more definitive version with its arrangement more akin to something out of an old Western. He also remakes his own "Please Call Home", giving it more of a gospel feel. "Don't Mess Up a Good Thing" is a cool honky tonk tune that is the only song played at a faster tempo. "Queen of Hearts" plays like a classic with its arrangement and jazzy solos while the oft-covered Jackson Browne track, "These Days", is given an old-country feel that works very well. "All My Friends" and the standard "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" are also very strong, more gospel than country with the backing vocals making these tracks even better. And as great as all of these songs are, it's his own "Multi-Colored Lady", that shows the man at his best. In fact, I'd say this song is on par with the best songs he wrote with the Allman Brothers Band, a band whose music I have loved for 25 years. All told, Laid Back is a classic album from one of the great American voices in music. Highly recommended.
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Marley
5.0 out of 5 stars ****4+1/2 Stars**** Gregg's Very Best Solo Effort
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2007
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Jackson Browne's "These Days" was such a fitting anthem for Brother Gregg Allman back in '73 when Laid Back was released. I remember seeing the ABB on Thanksgiving night in 1971 at Carnegie Hall. It was their first concert following the tragic death of Duane Allman. I never would have thought The Allman Brothers Band would perform "Will The Circle Be Unbroken". Gospel?...The Brothers?....Yea Right! But there it was at the end of that very memorable evening. I watched Gregg as he shared with the audience his pain and his grief, and something more.

That something more manifested itself two years later with this very rewarding debut solo effort. It took those two years for him to reflect upon his first five years on the road. Three years with his big brother and the next two years without him. Gregg was truly inspired to lay down his finest vocal performance ever and "Queen of Hearts" delivers just that. What feeling! what depth! just stunning! The two ABB covers, "Please Call Home" and "Midnight Rider" evoke the deep loss and agonizing despair of burying Brother Duane and then reopening the wound just one year later with the loss a of original band member Berry Oakley.

Not without it's faults, Laid Back is my favorite solo album by Gregg. It took courage and it took fortitude for Gregg to stay the course. I'm sure he knew in his heart it was what Duane would have expected of him. Till this day, when I listen to Laid Back, I can't help but see his face before me on that long ago Thanksgiving night. Hurt beyond belief, but determined to go on and go on he did. Keep on keeping on Brother and thanks for all the great music and wonderful memories along the way.
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Alessandro Brogli
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo
Reviewed in Italy on December 4, 2023
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Arrivato in data stabilita , oggetto usato in perfette condizioni
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stacey allan
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome remaster !!!
Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2020
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Awesome job on remastering , l have all greggs solo albums and they all sound fantastic..........
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John H Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars My all time favourite album!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2020
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The original was a superb solo album. This release with the extra tracks is fantastic. It only serves to further illustrate the extraordinary talents of Greg Allman.
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OASIS
5.0 out of 5 stars ありがとうございました。
Reviewed in Japan on November 19, 2017
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届いたので早速聴いています。CDは持ってましたがLPが欲しかったので満足です。ありがとうございました。
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Melomaniak
5.0 out of 5 stars Gregg à la coule
Reviewed in France on July 23, 2013
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Qu'est-ce qui pousse le leader d'une formation connue et reconnue à tenter l'expérience solitaire ? Des envies d'ailleurs, d'autre chose pardi ! Pas que Gregg Allman (des Allman Brothers Band, donc) s'éloigne drastiquement de valeurs roots si chères à sa formation tutélaire, notez, c'est toujours le terreau où croît son inspiration, sur Laid Back il les exploite différemment, tout simplement.

Diparues les jams péri-jazz à rallonge, finies les blues-rockeries aux intenses démonstrations guitaristiques et l'énergie qui va avec, Laid Back, comme son titre l'indique, est un album "à la coule" ou soul, gospel et folk constituent les forces vives, les fondamentaux stylistiques. Forcément, à l'époque, les afficionados des Brothers en furent pour leur frais et leur déception... Pourtant l'album est bon, vraiment bon.

De fait, si vous parvenez à passer outre une pochette d'une rare hideur (pourtant signée Mati Klarwein qui fit mieux sur le Bitches Brew de Miles Davis ou le Abraxas de Santana), c'est à une fort belle collection de chansons que vous aurez à vous frotter avec, en immanquable tête de gondole, une performance vocale aux petits oignons du leader (une de ses toutes meilleures en solitaire, ceci dit en passant) sur un album lui laissant toute la place, tout le loisir de la développer. On a même l'impression que ces chansons décontractées (laid back en VF) ont été conçues pour ça, pour enfin donner pleinement voie à sa voix. Ceci dit, les performances instrumentales ne sont pas tout à fait absentes de l'album, on notera ainsi la grâce du seul "Brother" ici présent, Chuck Leavell dont les discrètes interventions sont absolument à louer. Et que dire des deux guitaristes (les méconnus Tommy Talton et Scott Boyer) si ce n'est que leur art est au diapason d'une galette éminemment réussie. On devrait aussi mentionner le saxophoniste David Newman (ha ! le solo de Queen of Hearts !) mais, à tirer le fil, on finirait par louanger tout le line-up dans une fastidieuse énumération. Fi ! Ils sont tous bons, voilà, c'est dit !

En solo ou en groupe, Gregg Allman a rarement manqué son but. Sur Laid Back, il inaugure une carrière solitaire en dents de scie sous les meilleurs auspice avec ce qui demeure probablement la plus belle réussite d'icelle et la plus belle démonstration du grand vocaliste soul/blues qu'il a toujours été.

Gregg Allman - vocals, organ, acoustic guitar
Chuck Leavell - acoustic and electric pianos, vibes
Tommy Talton - acoustic, electric and slide guitars, dobro and tambourine
Scott Boyer - acoustic, electric and steel guitars, electric piano
David Brown, Johnny Sandlin, Charlie Hayward - bass
Buzz Feiten, Jim Nalls - guitar
Paul Hornsby - organ, keyboards, clavinet
David "Fathead" Newman - saxophone
Ed Freeman - strings
Max Cahn, Tony Posk - violin
Bill Stewart - drums
Butch Trucks, Jai Johanny Johanson - percussion
Carl Hall, Hilda Harris, Cissy Houston, Emily Houston, June McGruder, Helene Miles, Linda November, Eileen Gilbert, Maretha Stewart, Albertine Robinson - background vocals
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